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With the rising temperatures blanketing Mid-Missouri this week, we’ll also be seeing rising electric bills, but there are small steps customers can take to trim costs. “We don’t have to worry about brownouts or blackouts. We can generate the power, but the more generating plants that come on the more pressure it has on our

A suspect charged in the shooting death of Mid-Missouri teenager appeared in court Tuesday. Travis Clark of California was arraigned Tuesday morning before Judge Peggy Richardson at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Clark, 22, is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree involuntary manslaughter and unlawful use of a weapon. The second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter charges

UPDATE 6/14: Another mid-Missouri Sheriff is calling for communication between the federal government and local law enforcement when it comes to people on terror watch lists. In a news release sent Tuesday, Morgan County Sheriff Jim Petty said there needs to bemore open dialogue and information sharing between the federal government and local law enforcement

UPDATE: Rock Quarry is now reopened. ORIGINAL STORY: A south Columbia road was shut down in both directions Tuesday morning due to a crash. It happened around 8:30 Tuesday morning in the 2400 block of Rock Quarry Road, near Stags Way. Boone County EMA sent an alert saying both lanes of the road were shut

UPDATE 6/14 7:00-ABC 17 News confirmed with police that a man did attempt to rob the Eagle Stop. Police arrested Robert Garcia on suspicion of robbery in the first degree. The police say they had dealt with Garcia earlier in the evening when they got a call about a suspicious person. Hours later, Garcia apparently

Tuesday night will bring a slight risk for severe thunderstorms for areas west of US 63 and north of I-70. Storms look likely they will increase late, mainly after 9PM moving in near HWY 65 by 9PM-11PM and near US 63 by 11PM-1AM. This line looks to track east through Wednesday morning, where the risk

Hundreds of community members gathered together Monday night in support and solidarity of those who have been affected and impacted by the massacre in Orlando. A vigil is scheduled in Columbia to honor those who lost their lives in the mass shooting in Orlando Sunday morning. Event organizer James Roark-Gruender told ABC 17 news that,

In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler says Mid-Missourians should be “alert” but not scared about traveling around the nation. Hartzler tells ABC 17 News she feels confident that traveling within the country is safe but says, “we do need to be aware that this radicalization is taking place

The search has been called off, other than routine patrols of the area. The suspect is identified and there is no known direct threat to the community. Deputies will seek felony resisting arrest charges against the suspect. A man wanted for a felony warrant remained on the run Monday after leading deputies on a chase.

ABC 17 News confirmed both lanes of Highway 63 shutdown at one point Monday evening for a crash involving a pickup and a semi just south of Ashland. It was reported just before 6 p.m. near Highway A, about 20 miles south of Columbia. Crews at the scene told ABC 17 News the brakes failed

Jefferson City Public Schools saw a 40 percent rise in summer school attendance in 2016. School administrators said the increase is tied to the district offering open enrollment. Now, any student in the JCPS area can enroll and take part in summer programs instead of just those who are enrolled during the year. Officials said

Local law enforcement in Mid-Missouri say there is no credible threat in the area, but still warn residents to be cautious. According to Cole County Sheriff Department, they’ve been given no direction from a Federal level on any threats to the area. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler told ABC 17 news that they are in

At least 50 people were killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. The names are slowly being released, we will continue to update as the names are released: Edward Sotomayor Jr.: 34 years old Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo: 20 years old Luis S. Vielma: 22 years old Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz: 22 years old Stanley Almodovar III:

UPDATE:The Red Cross is accepting donations toward the response in Orlando. Donate at 800-733-2767 or click here. They are also accepting blood at all Columbia locations, click here to find the nearest one. ORIGINAL: Several state and local LGBT leaders are condemning the mass shooting in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead Sunday.

Court records released Monday are detailing a possible motive for a double murder in Saline County. You’ll recall we told you Donald Bruce Owens is charged with two counts of murder, armed criminal action and burglary in the case. A probable cause statement says Owens admitted to shooting Bonnie Hupp and Ryan Sanders. It says

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced Mondaythat Kevin McDonald, the UM System’s first ever Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer, also has agreed to serve as the interim vice chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at MU. The appointment is effective immediately. “We have worked closely with the UM System on diversity issues,

The Columbia School Board is set to vote Monday evening on a bid and contract for construction of a new East elementary school. The board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at CPS headquarters on West Worley. This will be the district’s 23rd elementary school and will be located in southeast Columbia. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark

ABC 17 News learned a child was found unresponsive at the pool on Sunday and taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center. Staff at the city’s Aquatic Center discovered the 5 year-old in the water. Lifeguards and off-duty Randolph County deputies helped perform CPR until the ambulance and EMTs arrived at the scene. The child was

On Sunday evening police say one man, 28, was walking on Sexton Road near Jewell Avenue when he was approached by four black males. One suspect reportedly pulled out a handgun and demanded money. When the victim refused he was shot by one of the suspects. All four suspects ran in an unknown direction. The

The Jefferson City Council for Drug-Free Youth brought a proposal to the city council to raise the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The city’s administration committee referred the item to the public safety committee Wednesday. Joy Sweeney, the director of the Council for Drug-Free Youth, said the measure would